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Y866 KDK

2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

21,511 mi
Last recorded21,511 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D716,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 KDK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 21,511 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 16,889 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 12,970 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 12,970 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy stiff / knochy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 11,189 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 9,918 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 7,992 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 7,263 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 6,842 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 6,024 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 5,443 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre at the bottom of the lower limit req replacement (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2015 4,375 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 May 2014 2,943 miles

front tyre cracked and detiorated in-side of tread.

Pass 14 Jul 2012 2,835 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 2,726 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 2,407 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 2,281 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 2,250 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D7?

Based on 4,825 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 55
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 41
Drive chain excessively loose 41
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Y866 KDK is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 16,023 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki EX500-D7 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y866 KDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-D7 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y866 KDK is a 2001 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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